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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/JP/8/Apart

JP/8/ApartApartments are more affordable than you think JAKARTA (JP): Many expatriates begin their lives here in Jakarta in a kost.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

Mega fashion style As soon as Ibu Megawati returned from her tour of nine ASEAN countries she was immediately bombarded with criticism concerning, what else, the outfits she wore as an ambassador, in terms of fashion, for her country.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Effem enters RI candy market

Effem enters RI candy market MEDAN (JP): PT Effem Indonesia, a subsidiary of U.S. based global snack food and pet-food makers Mars Inc., said it had earmarked a total of US$20 million in new investment this year to manufacture various candies at its new plant in Medan, North Sumatra.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/New state budget draft welcomed by legislators

New state budget draft welcomed by legislators JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives welcomed on Friday the 2002 state budget draft unveiled by President Megawati Soekarnoputri, saying it was realistic and business- oriented.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/'Spy Kids', a real family flick

'Spy Kids', a real family flickSpy Kids, *** out of four stars; Adventure/Comedy/Action, 88 minutes; Starring Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Daryl Sabara, Alexa Vega, Alan Cumming, Tony Shalhoub, Teri Hatcher.; Written and Directed by Robert Rodriguez.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Referendum urged to break impasse on commision

Referendum urged to break impasse on commision JAKARTA (JP): Legislators, experts and activists from non- governmental organizations (NGOs) call for a national referendum to break the impasse in a tug-of-war between the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and NGOs on the ...

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Allson Classic Suites blend the conveniences of home with luxury

Allson Classic Suites blend the conveniences of home with luxury If you are looking for all the comforts of home in a classic environment that offers five-star hotel service, then the Classic Suites at the Allson Residence at Mitra Oasis is your best choice for relaxation or business.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/On differences between cultures

On differences between cultures Regarding Paul R. Milton's response to my opinion article (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 4, 2001) titled Howard fails to consult Indonesia on refugee crisis. Differences between cultures are a little bit like an iceberg.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/'Kaspar' a satire on current affairs

'Kaspar' a satire on current affairsBy Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Verbal language is commonly used to communicate, to convey a message and to criticize. But sometimes verbal language alone is not sufficiently effective and body language can express the message better.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

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JP/ / The evolving people contract in companiesBy Darryl Hadaway JAKARTA (JP): Over the last three years, organizations have begun to undergo changes in order to alter their relationships with not just employees, but "people".

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Rahardi fails to meet AGO's fouth summons

Rahardi fails to meet AGO's fouth summons JAKARTA (JP): Former minister of trade and industry/former chairman of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Rahardi Ramelan, who is a suspect in a 1998 corruption case at the Agency, on Friday failed to meet a fourth summons from the Attorney General's ...

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/BPOM regrets ad body's exit from review team

BPOM regrets ad body's exit from review team JAKARTA (JP): The National Drug and Food Control Agency (BPOM) regretted the resignation of the Indonesian Advertising Association (PPPI) from the advertisement review team, saying that the team's function should not have been disrupted.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Kim Jong II answers questions raised by 'Itar-Tass'

Kim Jong II answers questions raised by 'Itar-Tass' This article is the excerpt of answers from Kim Jong Il to questions raised by Itar-Tass on July 24, 2001. The following piece appeared on the July 27, 2001 edition of the Pyongyang- based KCNA (Korean Central News Agency).

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Jasa Marga to sell new toll vouchers

Jasa Marga to sell new toll vouchers JAKARTA (JP): Toll road operator PT Jasa Marga has announced that it would sell new vouchers with an extended validity from one month to three months, starting in October.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/JP/ /ALLSON

JP/ /ALLSONAllson Classic Suites offer luxury and home conveniences If you are looking for pleasures from a combination of home convenience with classic environment, five-star hotel services, easy business and relaxation, the Classic Suites of the Allson Residence at Mitra Oasis are the most ...

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Council demands delay in public bus fare hike

Council demands delay in public bus fare hike JAKARTA (JP): City Council Commission D for development affairs demanded on Friday that the Organization of City Land Transportation Owners (Organda) postpone its decision to increase fares of public air-conditioned buses.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Megawati under fire over policy on defense budget

Megawati under fire over policy on defense budget JAKARTA (JP): Legislators questioned on Friday President Megawati Soekarnoputri's policy for increasing the 2002 defense budget by 18 percent.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Students protest additional fee

Students protest additional fee PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Some 1,000 freshmen of the state Soedirman University here staged a protest on Friday against an additional fee of Rp 500,000 (US$55.37) each that has been levied."We protest and object to the new decision.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Arrivals of Iranians, Iraqis, Afghans limited

Arrivals of Iranians, Iraqis, Afghans limited JAKARTA (JP): The government has decided to limit the number of arrivals of foreigners from Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan in a bid to stem the problem of illegal immigrants, which has been a burden to the country, an official said on Friday.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Gunung Kidul youths get help from GEP

Gunung Kidul youths get help from GEPBy Israr Ardiansyah YOGYAKARTA (JP): For Indonesian lawmakers, a seat in the legislature means one step away from fortune and fame.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Megawati to go to Aceh despite rising tension

Megawati to go to Aceh despite rising tension BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to arrive in the city on Saturday, only two days after unidentified men shot dead a university rector here.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Single-minded unity of DPRK

Single-minded unity of DPRK The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a small country, yet it has been buffetted by no world-wide political tempest and strongly resisted the pressure, power and arbitrariness of the "one and only superpower".

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Art Summit III* Theater by Rachman Sabur, Teater Payung Hitam (Indonesian), Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, 8 p.m., Sept. 8. * Music: Tarantula Hypertext O'rchestra (Italian), Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Jl. Gedung Kesenian No.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Europe's role in Mideast peacemaking

Europe's role in Mideast peacemaking The recent involvement of (German) Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer in the Middle East crisis, with two visits earlier this month and his bids to arrange a face-to-face meeting between Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon ...

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Apartments provide a hassle-free life

Apartments provide a hassle-free life JAKARTA (JP): In searching for maximum security and convenience, more people now choose to live in apartments and willingly sustain their strict rules, exorbitant prices and leasing fees.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/JP/9/AGS

JP/9/AGSBig players in textile world join Jakarta ExpoJAKARTA (JP): Big players in the world's textile and fashion industries will take part in Asia Global Sourcing (AGS), an international textile and apparel exhibition and conference, which will be held at the Jakarta Convention Center next ...

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Domestic oil output, price to decline next year: Purnomo

Domestic oil output, price to decline next year: Purnomo JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Friday that the lower oil and gas revenue in the 2002 state budget draft resulted from a decrease in oil production and a lower international oil price ...

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Aiming for deliverable pledges in Aceh

Aiming for deliverable pledges in Aceh Thursday's shooting of a well-known rector in Aceh's capital adds an even gloomier prospect to what the planned weekend presidential visit to the province could achieve. Dr.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Government unveils conservative budget

Government unveils conservative budget JAKARTA (JP): President Megawati Soekarnoputri unveiled the 2002 draft state budget on Friday, which will require both individuals and businesses to pay higher taxes and more for fuel and electricity.Megawati also cut spending by 2.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Disbursement of teachers' back pay to be speeded up

Disbursement of teachers' back pay to be speeded up JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla said on Friday that the central government would assist certain regional administrations that were unable to pay teachers' salary back pay.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/VW cars reenter RI market

VW cars reenter RI market JAKARTA (JP) : PT Car and Cars Indonesia (CCI) launched on Friday three new Volkswagen (VW) passenger car models in a move to reenter the Indonesian car market.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Man sentenced for drugs possession

Man sentenced for drugs possession TANGERANG (JP): Tangerang District Court sentenced a man on Thursday to two years in jail for drug possession.Presiding judge Sutoto Hadi read out the verdict on 30-year- old Sayidin, who was found guilty of possessing 1.7 grams of marijuana.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/State budget draft realistic: Analysts

State budget draft realistic: Analysts JAKARTA(JP): Noted analysts hailed as "realistic" the 2002 state budget draft delivered on Friday by President Megawati Soekarnoputri at a plenary session of the House of Representative (DPR).

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Performing: More than just for show

Performing: More than just for show JAKARTA (JP): Performing good quality art is no longer enough. The most important thing is that the artists should be able to reach audiences through their work, even collaborative pieces made with foreign counterparts -- a common phenomenon in the performing ...

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Police told to solve rector's murder in Aceh

Police told to solve rector's murder in Aceh JAKARTA (JP): The assassination of the rector of Syiah Kuala University, Dayan Dawood, was strongly condemned on Friday.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Seized cars of Tommy illegal, say police

Seized cars of Tommy illegal, say police JAKARTA (JP): Seven of ten impounded cars, believed to belong to fugitive Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, are suspected of being illegally imported, an officer claimed on Friday.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Indonesia cautious of host challege

Indonesia cautious of host challege KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Having cleared the first hurdle in the form of feisty Vietnam, the Indonesian men's soccer team is set to meet yet tougher opponents when it takes on host Malaysia in its second Group B match on Sunday.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep 7, 2001: Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Ades Alfindo ...

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Drought hits Cilacap

Drought hits Cilacap CILACAP, Central Java: Water shortages hitting nearly 31 villages in the district of Cilacap, Central Java, have left children in that area suffering from diarrhea.Community health centers in those villages were packed with patients, mostly children, on Friday.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/State budget draft realistic: Analysts

State budget draft realistic: Analysts JAKARTA(JP): Noted analysts hailed as "realistic" the 2002 state budget draft delivered on Friday by President Megawati Soekarnoputri at a plenary session of the House of Representative (DPR).

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/'Spy Kids' is what family entertainment should be

'Spy Kids' is what family entertainment should be--------------------------------------------------------------- Spy Kids, *** out of four stars Adventure/Comedy/Action, 88 minutes Starring Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Daryl Sabara, Alexa Vega, Alan Cumming, Tony Shalhoub, Teri Hatcher.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Govt praised for education budget rise

Govt praised for education budget rise JAKARTA (JP): Words of praise from legislators and an education expert poured in when the government announced it had prioritized education in the 2002 draft state budget.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/RI promises fight to the finish for SEAG medals

RI promises fight to the finish for SEAG medalsBy Novan Iman Santoso KUALA LUMPUR (JP): Although host Malaysia is expected to win the first gold on offer at the 21st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Saturday, Indonesia vows to put up a fight for the rest of the medals.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/East Timor focuses on human resources development

East Timor focuses on human resources developmentBy Yemris Fointuna DILI, East Timor (JP): Since breaking away from Indonesia, East Timor has been working hard to prepare itself to become a new country.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/President reminded of her promise on GMO

President reminded of her promise on GMO JAKARTA (JP): A group of non-governmental organizations opposed to the commercial use of genetically modified organisms (GMO) called on President Megawati Soekarnoputri to make good on her April promise to review government rules on the technology.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Cartoon 8:30 Children's Performances 9:00 Life Style 10:00 Children's Songs 10:30 Top Lens 11:00 News 12:00 p.m.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Police nab drug dealers in Bali

Police nab drug dealers in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: The police in Denpasar have nabbed two suspected drug dealers and seized some 15.8 grams of shabu- shabu (crystal methamphetamine).

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Analysts call proposed budget realistic, prudent

Analysts call proposed budget realistic, prudent JAKARTA(JP): Noted analysts hailed as "realistic" the 2002 state budget draft delivered on Friday by President Megawati Soekarnoputri at a plenary session of the House of Representative (DPR).

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Rupiah Rates Sept.7

Rupiah Rates Sept.7 Bank notes rates TT rates Buying Selling Buying Selling Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 8,527.00 9,527.00 8,982.00 9,072.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Congress on AIDS in Semarang

Congress on AIDS in Semarang SEMARANG: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Health Dedy S. Argadiredja opened a three-day congress on AIDS/HIV here on Friday.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/The evolving people contract in companies

The evolving people contract in companiesBy Darryl Hadaway JAKARTA (JP): Over the last three years, organizations have begun to undergo changes in order to alter their relationships with not just employees, but "people".

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

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JP/ /Australia will have world's tallest apartment building The world's tallest apartment building is due to be completed in 2003, and Australia has the honor of claiming it.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/State budget draft realistic: Analysts

State budget draft realistic: Analysts JAKARTA(JP): Noted analysts hailed as "realistic" the 2002 state budget draft delivered on Friday by President Megawati Soekarnoputri at a plenary session of the House of Representative (DPR).

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Megawati submits contractionary but workable budget

Megawati submits contractionary but workable budget On Friday President Megawati Soekarnoputri unveiled the 2002 draft state budget at a House of Representatives' plenary session in Jakarta. The text and tables can also be accessed on www.thejakartapost.com.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Hansaplast Cares donates library

Hansaplast Cares donates library JAKARTA (JP): PT Beiersdorf Indonesia (BDF), through its Hansaplast Cares Program, has donated a library building and equipment worth Rp 120 million (US$14,118) to Kampus Diakonia Modern Foundation in Cileungsi, Bogor.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Some 50 top designers to stage latest collections at Fashion Week

Some 50 top designers to stage latest collections at Fashion WeekJAKARTA (JP): Some 50 top fashion designers will present their collections during Indonesian Fashion Week, which will be held in conjunction with the Asia Global Sourcing textile and apparel exhibition.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Exorbitant excess luggage surcharge

Exorbitant excess luggage surcharge Airlines worldwide face the problem of how to deal with passengers, generally in economy class, lining up at their check- in counters with overloaded and bulky carry-on baggage, overweight check-in luggage or, as is often the case, with both.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/The bare-bones budget

The bare-bones budget The first state budget proposal submitted by President Megawati Soekarnoputri to the House of Representatives on Friday will predictably be contractionary for the economy, as the government will take more out of the pockets of taxpayers, and more than 38 percent of total ...

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Enter the Afghan angle

Enter the Afghan angleBy David T. Hill MURDOCH, Western Australia (JP): It's a political truism "down-under" that Australia's stability and security is inextricably linked to that of Indonesia.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/US$1.5b earmarked for subway project

US$1.5b earmarked for subway project JAKARTA (JP): City Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday that a fund of 200 billion Japanese yen (US$1.5 billion) in central government's coffers was available for the construction of the Fatmawati-Kota subway project.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Govt to assist regions to disburse teachers' back pay

Govt to assist regions to disburse teachers' back pay JAKARTA (JP): Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla said on Friday that the central government would assist certain regional administrations that were unable to pay teachers' salary back pay.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/VW passenger cars reenter RI market

VW passenger cars reenter RI market JAKARTA (JP) : PT Car and Cars Indonesia (CCI) launched on Friday three new Volkswagen (VW) passenger car models in a move to reenter the Indonesian car market.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Legislators welcome 2002 state budget draft

Legislators welcome 2002 state budget draft JAKARTA (JP): Members of the House of Representatives welcomed on Friday the 2002 state budget draft unveiled by President Megawati Soekarnoputri, saying it was realistic and business- oriented.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Garin's 'The Poet' wins more awards

Garin's 'The Poet' wins more awards JAKARTA (JP): Garin Nugroho's Puisi Tak Terkuburkan (The Poet) has won further international recognition as the film's leading actor Ibrahim Kadir took the award in the best actor category at the Cinefan 2001 Awards in India.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Apartment sector sees signs of recovery, occupancy increases

Apartment sector sees signs of recovery, occupancy increases JAKARTA (JP): The prospects for the apartment sector in the capital are much brighter this year as more middle class people are prefering to live in these high-rise residential buildings.

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Sat, 08 Sep 2001

JP/Shorter IMF meetings victory for protesters?

Shorter IMF meetings victory for protesters?By Mark Egan WASHINGTON (Reuters): Anti-globalization protesters may have won a hollow victory by forcing a shorter IMF annual meeting, leaving precious little time to work on problems facing the world's poorest people.

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